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Purchase of HELIOS IFA platform instrument for RIPL 25/26

UK Health Security Agency

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, involves the purchase of the HELIOS IFA platform instrument for RIPL for the period 2025/26. This procurement, classified under the diagnostic systems category, was conducted using a direct method below threshold without competition. Located in London, the contract was awarded to Aesku.UK Limited on 12 March 2026 and is set to run until 12 March 2028. The procurement stage is complete with the contract details notice published on 24 March 2026, facilitating the acquisition of goods critical to immunofluorescence assay processing and reading.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare diagnostics and automated systems to engage with central government contracts. Although the process was completed without competition due to the procurement method, similar future tenders may benefit SMEs with expertise in manufacturing diagnostic equipment or innovative automation technology. Engaging in contracts with public authorities like the UK Health Security Agency can enhance business growth by positioning companies as key suppliers within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of HELIOS IFA platform instrument for RIPL 25/26

Notice Description

Procurement of one Helios / HELMED(r) HTC Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) Processor, a fully automated system designed to process and support the reading of immunofluorescence assays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06724e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026626-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Health Security Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AESKU.UK Ltd

Further Information

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